An Investigation into the Errors in English Writing of L1 Arabic ESP Learners  

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Milewski, Andrew

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: The Asian ESP Journal vol. 9 no. 1 (2013), page 84-122.
Fulltext: 84-122.pdf (202.77KB)

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The problems encountered by students of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) whose mother tongue does not adequately correlate with the target language have been extensively researched. The problems encountered by Saudi Arabian students of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) have been studied less than other students. Existing studies have usually focused on a specific type of error source instead of providing an overview of all error sources or examining ones not related to negative L1-L2 transference. This research paper looks at sociolinguistic and cultural factors when explaining error formation. This is a new approach not employed in previous publications. The problem of repeated errors over a significant period of time has been considered and recommendations for teaching strategies have been made to overcome this problem. It should be noted that the type of research samples for this study did not illuminate many cultural and socio-linguistic factors responsible for error formation. In this regard recommendations have been made for further research.

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